Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, SeoulFour Seasons Hotel Seoul in Seoul, South Korea has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 111 hotels we score in Seoul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8, Agoda 4.2. Rooms from about $620 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Jongno-gu district, this 29-story hotel provides a central base for visitors exploring Seoul. Opened in 2015, the property features 317 guest rooms and suites designed with modern interiors and traditional Korean motifs. It sits within walking distance of Gwanghwamun Plaza and Gyeongbokgung Palace, making it suitable for both business travellers and tourists. On-site facilities include five restaurants, including one with a Michelin star, a fitness centre, and a spa with Korean sauna facilities. An indoor swimming pool is also available. While the hotel offers many amenities, the nightly rates start at a relatively high price point of $620.What stands out

Central Jongno-gu location

Michelin starred dining

Extensive spa and sauna

Walking distance to palaces

Watch out for

High starting nightly rate

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